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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

3

Publication Order in Lanvenues County Case

The defendant John Scalp a nonresident of Lannesses state is summoned by publication in Die Comet Jolhowon City Pennesses to appear before the court on the next court day after the first Monday in June JT to answer the bill of allegations. The clerk J L Hilbert and D C Meat issue the order for publication to require defense and appearance as required by law.

Sudle Sealy Lannesses Haw Jolhowon City Pennesses

Non-Resident Notice for Johnson City Case Publication

Public notice issued in The Comet of Johnson City Tennessee requiring defendant Wm Harrell to answer the bill in the court by the third Monday in June. If no defense is made the allegations will be taken as confessed and the cause set for hearing, signed by Clerk J. T. Hilbert.

Johnson City Fennemee Harrell Harnett Tranessen Jay Mawland Comet Johnson Chey Tennessee Sidion Mofear Law Court Winn J. T. Hilbert Heron, Barnes Dog

Non-Resident Notice in Johnson City Law Court Tennessee

In the case A. M. White versus Rette White the bill alleges the defendant is a non resident of Tennessee. Publication is ordered in Wile Comet newspaper, detailing that the defendant must appear on a specified Monday in June at the law court. Clerk G. Hilbert and D.C. Barnes oversee the notice process.

Zemo claims quick cure for scalp disease and itch

Zemo advertised by E. W. Rose Medical Co claims rapid relief for scalp itch, dandruff, eczema, rash, and other skin ailments. Instructions say apply with fingers, no washing required, with drug store and Johnson City as selling points. Also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Vita tea as a stomach ailment remedy.

Zemo Lniv E. W. Rose Meilicine Co St. Louis Johnson City City

Bee Hive Ledger Advertises Local Purchases and Visits

Local notices list Bee Hive promotions including sugar two pounds for a dollar and 1 pound bags for $5.50, plus hardware groceries millinery and drones. Entries note Ed Boyd and A C Baker visiting, J R Simmons returning from Lebanon, and Capt W H Nelson at a Nashville convention. The Comet invites a Converse College commencement invitation.

Ed Boyd Jonestoro Mra. J Bee Hive Hay Druga John A. Mahoney The Comet Telford

Observation School to Open Summer Session for First Grade

The first grade of the Observation School of the State Normal will be opened during the six weeks summer term. Only twenty pupils will be admitted. No pupil need apply who has attended school more than two months. The school day will run from 8:00 to 10:00. No tuition will be charged. Apply at once to BW. Sherrill for a place.

State Normal Anil Sherrill

Unaka Avenue Paving Contract Awarded by City Council

The city council awarded the paving contract for Unaka Avenue to Cleveland-Trinidad Paving Company for about 10000 dollars. One tenth of the street will be paved initially, nearly a mile, with several more miles planned this year. A separate earth and gutter contract was given to Hi Ponder. An earthquake in the Philippine Islands reportedly opened a fissure swallowing a man who escaped injury by holding the pit edges.

Unaka Cleveland-Trinidan Hi. Ponder Philippine Islands

Popular Barber Weds Miss Moshelin in Greene County

John Renger a well known city barber and Miss Moshelin were married last week at the bride’s Greene County home. The couple reside at home in the city, and John continues working at his barber chair beside the shop cast register, where patrons hope for cheerful greetings.

John Renger Miss Moshelin Greene County Thieity John

Patterson Out for U S Senate in Primary Move

Former Governor M R Patterson tells Nashville reporters he will seek the U S Senate in the primary once the State Executive Committee orders elections. He plans a formal announcement after the committee acts and plans are set. The note appears amid other brief items and a humorous anecdote about a boy and grapes.

M. R. Patterson Nashville United States

Hart Named Trustee Candidate for Republican Ticket

W L Hart of this city has been nominated by Republicans for trustee to oppose incumbent H C Jackson the Democratic nominee for reelection. Hart is a prominent local merchant and a strong Bell supporter in the county.

W. L. Hart W. T. Hart H. C. Jackson Mr. Hart Bell

Malaria and Digestive Ailments Featured in Bitters Ad

An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and related illnesses. It claims the product cleanses malaria germs from blood, restores appetite, and renews strength, citing a testimonial from Win Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina after three bottles. It promotes the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles, priced at 50 cents at B C Miller’s.

Win, Fretwell Lucama N.C Hest B.C. Miller's

Ex Governor Porter Dies in Paris Tenn

Former Tennessee governor James D. Porter educator jurist and soldier died at his Paris home at age 84 after months of illness. Survived by wife two sons Charles D and T K Porter and daughter Mrs Busan Bibb. Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm with Rev Dr Bolling of Fulton Ky officiating. Burial in city cemetery follows. Porter born 1828 in Paris Tennessee had long career including governor of Tennessee and university roles.

Paris Tenn James D. Porter Siate Gov. Porter Charles D T. K. Porter Busan Bibb Montgomery Ala W. T. Bollit G Fulton Ivermeot

Parrish Claims $20,000 From Government Over Johnson City Homes

J E Parrish of Knoxville says Uncle Sam owes him 20000 for the contract to erect soldiers home buildings at Johnson City. Congressman Austin will push to include the item in the sundry civil appropriation bill.

Washington J. E. Parrish Knoxville Soliers Johnson City Austin

CY Lyle's Boy Makes Annapolis Appointment

A Tennessee youth named Cy Lyle, visiting Senator Sanders, introduced himself as Cy Lyle's son. He passed both physical and mental exams and earned an appointment to Annapolis. The event is noted as one of the last by Senator Taylor.

Senator Sanders Amile Cy Lyle Annapolis Tennessee Benator Taylor Nashville

The One Big Man Gets Entangled in a Thousand

A compact social riddle notes that one large figure may entangle many, while another must untangle them, implying a balance of power and responsibility within a thousand. The line hints at a hierarchical dynamic and mutual dependency among linked entities.

Teachers for 1912 13 Elected by Johnson City Board

The Johnson City board of education elects the 1912 18 teaching staff for public schools. Re-elected are T B Crouch James F Gray J F Temblin and many female teachers led by Margaret Fain Rhoda Campbell Cordelia Tomlinson Sarah Nugent Fannie Nugent May Gregory Della Sutton Kathrine Gaunt Grace Wilson Sue Rogan Ruby Baxter Eva Lyle and others. D Beard died at Lincoln Memorial Hospital after an operation. burial at Deakins cemetery.

Board of Education Johnson City T. 8. Crouch James FP. Gray J. F. Temblin Margaret Fain Rhoda Campbell Cordelia Tomlinson Sarah Nugent Fannie Nugent May Gregory Della Sutton Kathrine Owens Uha v. Tempiin Gladys Sutton Laura King Nelle Beasley Lena Barton Sophia Simpson Eva Lyle Regina Fieman Floy Tarris Dell Crouch Francis Fields Addine Gregory Kathleen Gaunt Grace Wilson Sue Rogan Ruby Baxter Eaith Barton D. Beard Lincoln Memorial Hospital W. H. Beard Boone's Creek Deakins

Closing program of East Tennessee Normal observation department

The observation department at East Tennessee State Normal held a closing program with afternoon performances. Students from first through seventh grades presented piano and violin solos, duets, songs, recitations, a toy shop act, and a doll drill, featuring performers such as Songa Hird, Schuyler Aldrich, Mildred Gilbreath, and Marie Vaught among others.

East Tennessee State Normal Edmonds Mozart Secont Schuyler Aldrich Uelen Trewin Anit Maude Davis Viulon Franklin Keith Miller Burnby Tans Wein M. Helmi Marie Vaught Mediey Minor Charles Edwin Crouch

Woman's Relief Corps elects officers in session

The Women’s Relief Corps met for two days and elected officers. Knoxville members Annie Ford Johnson, department president, and Mabel Bayon, department secretary, head the list with Jana Tullsen as department treasurer. Chattanooga representatives Emma Curler and Maggie Dunn hold senior and junior vice chair roles. Tea testing and business noted. Tea in Formosa described with inspector roles and foreign testers.

Women’s Relief Corps Seasion Vins Annie Ford Johnson Knoxville Mabel Bayon Jana Tullsen Emma Curler Chattanooga Mel. Maggie Dunn

Crouch the Optician Returns to Offer Eye Services

P Crouch the optician plans a Georgia and Florida return, arriving May 1 and offering eye tests and spectacles on May 2. Visit for proper fittings and lenses. A satisfied customer is the motto.

Georgia Florida Motta

Fresh Fish Prices Under Cut Meats This Week

We have arranged daily deliveries of fresh caught fish and offer them in small lots at very low prices. Available dressed or undressed. items include large roe shad, fresh gray trout, white fish cleaned, large dressed carp and sea bass, salt mackerel, and more.

Green Stuff Much Cheaper New Snap Beans and Greens

A vintage wholesale style ad promotes low prices on fresh produce and staples. It proclaims cheaper snap beans greens onions tomatoes lettuce and explains savings from not paying delivery or bookkeeping costs. The note promises cash payments for country produce and fat beef cattle and offers a buyback guarantee.

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